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  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    How To Childproof Your Kids Against Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    Looking at the difficult side of the family: When kids rebel.

    Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a wizard. No one in his day knew more about it than he. Henry Ford realized this when he hired the man to help in the building of those massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Jazzed Up

    Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    Instead of New Year resolutions, consider making a New Years "Revolution". I offer Two to consider: 1: I will quit giving my money to the church. 2: I will make my feet more beautiful

    All Jazzed Up Well, it’s that time of the year again when all good men and women prepare to fool themselves into believing they can truly keep a New years Resolution for more than a week this year. Now we could go the conservative route and make a resolution to eat more and exercise less, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Let The Dogs In?

    Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 507 ratings
     | 73,904 views

    The access to God’s grace has been opened to all through the death of Jesus Christ.

    WHO LET THE DOGS IN? Matthew 15:21 – 28 In the text before us we find a woman who has a problem. The Bible tells us that her daughter was vexed by a devil. Now it does not tell us why it happened. It does not say whose fault it was, whether the mother had done something wrong or whether the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Motto Text 2003

    Contributed by Ian Wilson on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,197 views

    Motto Texyt for New Year 2003

    Motto Text 2003 2 Chron. 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him In this text we see the Lord actively running to and fro, looking to act through his power on behalf of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Discipline Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    The Life of Samuel, Part 2 of 5.

    DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) In Virginia several years ago, Elisa Kelly made what she thought was a smart parenting decision. Her son Ryan asked her to buy beer and wine for his 16th-birthday party at the family's home, promising that no one would leave until morning. Kelly agreed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Harnessing The Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,567 views

    We should seek to harness the tongue because: (1) It has great power to do good and evil (2) Our speech reveals our heart (3) It glorifies God.

    In last week’s message, I gave four reasons why it can be a spiritually beneficial practice for us to make and keep resolutions. They stimulate us to think about what it means to be godly; what it means to be conformed to the image of Christ. They express our faith in God’s promises to transform ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming At You With An Attitude In 2003

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    This sermon deals with choosing to have the attitude of Jesus Christ as we face the challenges the New Year Will certainly bring.

    Coming At You With An Attitude Genesis 4:1-16 Acts 16:11-16 Text Philippians 2:1-11 Tell the person next to you, “in 2003, I will be coming at you with an attitude.” We can be assured that 2003 is going to bring a host of situations in our lives. There are going to be some incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Source Of Your Power

    Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,958 views

    How does God meet your deepest needs

    The Source Of Your Power How God Meets Your Deepest Needs Genesis 17:1-3 By Pastor Ted Palaroan All of us at sometime in our lives have felt weak and useless. We’ve struggled with some problem that seems to always defeat us and bring us down. During those times we ask ourselves, were do I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 24,919 views

    Seeking God is a lifelong quest for every Christian.

    At the beginning of a new year, I like to get back to basics, to talk about the fundamentals of the Christian faith. What are we really doing here? Why do we get up every Sunday morning and come together with other people, to sing songs about God and listen to a talk on religion? Why do we pray, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rewards Of Seeking God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 27,770 views

    God promises great rewards to those who seek Him, and it is a proper motive for obedience to consider these rewards.

    Last week, we discussed the topic of "seeking God." We saw that the pursuit of God is a lifelong quest. It’s not merely a phase in our spiritual growth, nor is it an optional activity. Rather, it’s fundamental to our lives as Christians, from beginning to end. You could even say that continuing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Raised Hands

    Contributed by H Frank Centrallo on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,715 views

    This sermon is one in a series dealing with the need for congregational maturing. Aimed at men specifically and gifting as a means of war.

    Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church February 2, 2003 With Raised Hands Exo 17:5 The LORD answered Moses, "Walk on ahead of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel and take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. Exo 17:6 I will stand there before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Debt - It's About Bondage

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,571 views

    Many believers are drowning in debt, but Jesus wants to be Lord of our finances and set us free from that bondage.

    Proverbs 22:7 Debt, It’s About Bondage Introduction “The rich rulleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” As I read that verse I think of the many in our nation today who are claiming that the Bible is an old and archaic book that isn’t relevant any more. While there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Ready For The Revolution

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,500 views

    This message is about the life-changing gift of salvation.

    Get Ready for the Revolution Scripture "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ’A voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investing In Eternity

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 16,780 views

    Jesus taught us to invest our finances wisely for His honor and glory and for the good of those we love.

    Matthew 6:19-21 Investing in Eternity Introduction For the past several weeks, we’ve been considering some things the Bible has to say concerning personal finances, that is, the money God has entrusted to you and me. We’ve considered giving, stewardship, debt, and today we are going to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First They Gave Themselves

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    What God wants most is "you"!

    TITLE: They Gave Themselves TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 TOPICS: Total Consecration, Love Gives INTRODUCTION Illus: Thrifty Car Rental sponsors an annual Honeymoon Disasters Contest (www.honeymoondisasters.com), and they have received stories on everything from mudslides to Montezuma’s revenge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God